Kari was honored by Provisioner Magazine as one of 25 Future Icons of the Meat and Poultry Industry. She’s the author of the James Beard-nominated book, The Art of Beef Cutting: A Meat Professional’s Guide to Butchering and Merchandising. Kari was recently a judge on the popular TV show, Chopped, and has served as judge for America’s Pig Farmer of the Year for the last three years. Kari’s work can be seen in meat counters all over the world. Her work was instrumental in adding value to the carcass with single muscle research and merchandising methods and tips. Her favorite role is that of an educator as she travels the country conducting meat training and butchery demonstrations for businesses and meat enthusiasts. Her latest project is Range® Meat Academy Online, a certificate program for meat clerks and meat cutters.